1980 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Market Value & Price History
The 1980 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am has a market value of $24,640, based on 25 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with half of the verified USD sales since 2013 between $20,900 and $35,200. No comparable sale since Jan 20, 2026, so this value may not reflect today's market. 1 has sold in the past 12 months, and 9 are listed for sale, asking $25,000 to $45,000.
Data: DriveIndex. 25 verified auction sales for the 1980 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am (24 in USD, the basis for every dollar figure here), latest sale Jan 20, 2026. Methodology
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Last checked Nov 3, 2026, unless a listing shows its own date
1980 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Price History
The median 1980 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am sold for $27,225 in 2025, against $35,200 in 2017. Each row is the median of the verified sales recorded in that calendar year, so it moves with the mix of mileages and options that came to market as well as with the market itself.
| Year | Median sale | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $27,225 | 8 |
| 2024 | $20,900 | 3 |
| 2019 | $17,050 | 3 |
| 2017 | $35,200 | 3 |
Years with fewer than three verified USD sales are omitted — a one-sale “median” is a single car, not a market.
Recent 1980 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Auction Results
| Sold | Price | Mileage | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 20, 2026 | $23,100 | — | — |
| Oct 30, 2025 | $27,500 | 70,779 mi | Automatic |
| Jul 25, 2025 | $38,500 | 4,594 mi | Automatic |
| Jun 27, 2025 | $40,555 | 64,700 mi | Manual |
| Jun 6, 2025 | $22,000 | 48,628 mi | Automatic |
| Jun 6, 2025 | $25,300 | 32,379 mi | Automatic |
| Apr 25, 2025 | $26,950 | — | — |
| Jan 23, 2025 | $55,000 | — | — |
| Jan 22, 2025 | $24,200 | — | — |
| Oct 11, 2024 | $20,900 | — | — |
| Oct 10, 2024 | $26,400 | — | — |
| Feb 1, 2024 | $20,500 | 53,000 mi | Automatic |
| Apr 22, 2023 | $26,000 | 48,000 mi | Automatic |
| May 20, 2021 | $23,750 | 47,000 mi | Automatic |
| Jan 19, 2020 | $18,700 | — | Automatic |
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1980 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am: Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a 1980 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am worth?
A 1980 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am is worth approximately $24,640, based on 25 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex. No comparable sale since Jan 20, 2026, so this value may not reflect today's market. Half of all verified sales fall between $20,900 and $35,200; the full verified range is $11,770 to $121,000. Condition, mileage and options move an individual car within that band.
How much did a 1980 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am cost new?
The 1980 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am carried an original MSRP of $7,480. Its DriveIndex market value is $24,640. No comparable sale since Jan 20, 2026, so this value may not reflect today's market.
How much has the 1980 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am depreciated?
It hasn't depreciated. The 1980 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am is worth about 229% more than its original MSRP of $7,480, with a DriveIndex market value of $24,640. That compares the DriveIndex value with the sticker price, not adjusted for inflation. No comparable sale since Jan 20, 2026, so this value may not reflect today's market.
How many 1980 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am sell per year?
1 has sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 25 1980 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am sales in total.
Are 1980 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am sale prices higher or lower than a year ago?
There aren't yet enough recent sales to compute a reliable 12-month price direction for the 1980 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am. The full Value Signal classification (appreciating, stable, bottomed, or depreciating) and its 1–5 year projection are part of DriveIndex Pro.
Where can I buy a 1980 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am?
DriveIndex lists 9 1980 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am for sale, asking $25,000 to $45,000 (last checked Nov 3, 2026). DriveIndex aggregates for-sale listings and auction results from the world's leading collector-car auction houses and marketplaces.
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